A child’s emotional and physical well-being, nutritional needs, and capacity for learning are best supported in a safe environment where they are protected from neglect and enabled to thrive in a positive environment, free of stress.
Whether you’re trying to secure financial assistance to help you pay for your child’s health care, or wondering what questions to ask your child’s pediatrician, you can start here.
Nevada Medicaid is health insurance that helps certain low-income individuals and families who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills.
Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children 0-19 years of age who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
Provides low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage to low income, uninsured children 0-19 years of age who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family.
This website was developed by pediatricians for parents. It includes more than 5,000 children’s health and safety articles and videos, content from pediatricians for parents of children of all ages, mobile-friendly pages, content for Spanish speakers, interactive tools (such as the KidsDoc Symptom Checker), and much more!
If you're pregnant and using, there's always a safe place to get help. In Nevada, pregnant women receive priority admission at state-funded substance use treatment centers.
Angel Flight West delivers health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
This website contains a large number of resources for families including a tool to search for pediatricians and pediatric specialists in Nevada.
The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Nevada is to ensure that Nevada’s children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing environments and relationships.
The 4th of July is a fun holiday filled with fun, however safety is key. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for all kids, including those with autism and special needs.
Young children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. This article serves as a guide to help keep your young children safe during these hot summer months!
Car seats provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Choose the right seat and use it correctly every time your child is in the car.
This campaign is supported with funding from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Care and Development Fund through the America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care and Development Program (Federal Grant #2021, G990232) and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5) (Federal Grant #90TP099) administered by the Nevada Department of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, subawarded to The Children’s Cabinet. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Departments, Division, Office nor ACF.
